
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northshore Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Timber Ridge

Villa Sierra

Pine Creek Apartments

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Oaks at Greenview

The Selena

Dover Pointe

The Monroy

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Pines of Woodforest

1405 Miles St
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Rollingwood

Magnolia Creek

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Normandy Woods

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Riviera on Normandy

8726 Josie St

13025 Joliet St
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Timber Run Apartments

12430 Pecan Ct

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Riverside

Bayou Palms Apartments

12905 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 607, Unit 607

12955 Woodforest Blvd

13809 Hershe St

12905 Woodforest Blvd
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Hunters Creek Apartments

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Proctor House Apartments

Deerwood Pines

13480 S Thorntree Dr

13464 Castilian Dr

11005 Muscatine St

365 Audrey Ln, Unit 365, Unit 365

8703 Berndale St
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Northshore, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northshore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Studio Apartments | $742 | $742 | $742 |
| Northshore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $885 | $539 | $1,609 |
| Northshore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $647 | $2,354 |
| Northshore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,199 | $1,700 |
| Northshore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,676 | $1,791 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northshore Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Northshore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northshore area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Big Bass Apartments priced from $539. Villa Sierra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Northshore apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Apartments | BB-1BR1BBig Bass Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $539 |
| Villa Sierra | A1UG | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Timber Ridge | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $667 |
| Oaks at Greenview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Selena | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| The Monroy | Single Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pines of Woodforest | A | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
| The Park at Vittoria | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Tall Timbers Apartments | Efficiency, One Bath | Studio,1BA | $803 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northshore, TX
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northshore area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout Model at The Selena in the in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Northshore apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Timber Ridge starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Hidden Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northshore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selena | 3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Timber Ridge | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Magnolia Creek | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Monroy | Two Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Dover Pointe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Villa Sierra | A2TH | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Big Bass Apartments | BB-1BR1BBig Bass Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Uvalde Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Park at Vittoria | Florence | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northshore Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northshore?
The cheapest apartment in Northshore is Big Bass Apartments which is listed at $539, while the average apartment in Northshore costs $1,739.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northshore?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Northshore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northshore?
Cheap apartments in Northshore have an average cost of $596 which is $1,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northshore.
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